Newport Beach firefighters fight a fire from the roof of home on 48th Street in Newport Beach, late Sunday evening. RICHARD KOEHLER, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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NEWPORT BEACH – Firefighters responded to two unrelated fires at two homes Sunday night, the third and fourth such fires believed to have been ignited near chimneys in the city over the weekend, authorities said.

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The two Sunday night fires are believed to have caused a combined loss of about $130,000 to both homes, and firefighters are taking the opportunity to remind residents to have their fireplaces inspected.

The first fire was reported at 8:36 p.m. on Anade Ave., according to a statement released by the Newport Beach Fire Department.

A resident reported smelling smoke, and said they were experiencing electrical problems.

Using a thermal imaging camera, firefighters were able to find a fire burning in the ceiling above the fireplace. Firefighters cut a hole in the ceiling and a fire was found in the attic area.

The fire was contained to the attic and about $60,000 in damage is believed to have been caused to the home.

At 10:22 p.m., a second fire was reported at a home in 48th Street, where firefighters found smoke coming from the two-story home.

A fire was found by firefighters to be burning in a bedroom in the second floor of the house. The fire was contained o the bedroom walls and ceiling, and fire officials estimate $70,000 in damage was caused to the home.

Newport Beach Fire Department firefighters also responded to two fires caused by a fireplace, according to the statement.

Fire officials recommend residents with chimneys to:

•Have chimney inspected and cleaned by a professional at least once a year.

•Use fireplace for the type it was built for – don't use wood for a gas fireplace.

•Never leave a fire unattended.

•Extinguish fire before going to bed.

•Maintain your smoke alarm, and have the batteries changed at least once a year. Test the alarms monthly.

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